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Zolinza

· Trade Name
ZOLINZA

· Generic Name
Vorinostat

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits histone deacetylases enzyme which results in tumor cell arrest, differentiation or cell death

· Serious Side Effects
anemia
cholecystitis
deep venous thrombosis
dehydration
exfoliative dermatitis
gastrointestinal bleed
heart attack
hyperglycemia
hypovolemia
infection
prolonged QT interval
pulmonary embolism
squamous cell carcinoma
stroke
thrombocytopenia
syncope
urinary obstruction

· Common Side Effects
fatigue
diarrhea
nausea
vomiting
dysgeusia
thrombocytopenia
anorexia
weight loss
muscle spasms
alopecia
xerostomia
elevated Cr
chills
constipation
dizziness
anemia
peripheral edema
headache
pruritus
cough
URI
pyrexia
proteinuria
hyperglycemia

Posted on February 25, 2009